12/13/2013SAUDI ARABIA For Saudi Grand Mufti, "suicide bombers" who act in the name of Islam are "criminals" who will go to "hell" Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh attacks Saudi suicide bombers. For the religious leader, they were "robbed of their minds" and "used to destroy themselves and societies." The grand mufti spoke after a major attack by Saudi terrorists on 5 December claimed the lives of 56 people in Yemen. Riyadh (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Saudi Arabia's Grand
Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh said that suicide bombers are
"criminals" who will go to "hell".
"Suicide bombings are great crimes" and bombers
are "criminals who rush themselves to hell...
12/13/2013SYRIA Syria: U.S. and Britain call a halt to equipping rebels Washington and London stop sending non-lethal weapons to Syrian rebels for fear of supporting jihadist groups. They will continue to send humanitarian aid. First rumors about the participants in Geneva II: Iran and Saudi Arabia included . The Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) condemns Assad, but also the presence of foreign forces in Syria.
12/12/2013VATICAN Pope: Fraternity, foundation and path to peace against selfishness, exploitation and abuse Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace. The foundation of the fraternity is the common fatherhood of God. The "Globalisation of indifference". The increasing number of interconnections and communications, "make us neighbors but not brothers." "International agreements and national laws , despite being highly desirable and necessary , are not sufficient by themselves to bring humanity to avoid the risk of armed conflict. This requires a conversion of heart which allows everyone to recognize themselves in their brother". "The succession of economic crises should lead to appropriate rethinking of models of economic development and a change in lifestyle". A "change of heart".
12/12/2013LEBANON - SYRIA Syrian refugees without shelter and under the snow Temperatures below zero and 10 cm of snow. Extraordinary distribution of blankets and fuel coupons. Many camps are makeshift, made of wood and plastic sheeting .
12/11/2013VATICAN Pope Francis is Time's Person of the Year For Fr Lombardi, the pope seeks neither fame not success, but "he will certainly be glad" if Time's choice means that many people understood that "he carries out his service for the proclamation of the Gospel and the love of God for all."
12/11/2013SYRIA Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate: " No news of the 13 Ma'aloula nuns, we do not trust the video" According to video released by Al-Jazeera the women religious held in Yabrud were to be released on December 9. The Greek -Orthodox Patriarchate "concerned" about their condition. Ongoing intense fighting in the area between the army and Islamist insurgents. Two Spanish journalists in Syria to a report on the anti- Assad revolution held captive by Islamic extremists.
12/11/2013FRANCE - LEBANON Maronite Synod of France and Europe to open in Paris by Fady Noun For the first time, the meeting will be held outside of Lebanon, chaired by Mgr Maroun Nasser Gemayel. Its attention will be on the 85,000 Maronites who live in France and the 130,000 who live elsewhere in Europe. The synod's challenge will be to develop a new ecclesial identity and strengthen the Church's missionary work, which is to proclaim Jesus. Other meetings are set for May and December 2014.
12/11/2013VATICAN Pope: Never fear the final judgment, because Christ will always be at our side God "did not send his Son to condemn, but to save" and "he who believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is already condemned," and in this sense "the judgment has already begun". New appeal against hunger in the world. America, land of welcome, “a land capable of respecting human life at every stage".
12/10/2013LEBANON - SYRIA Lebanon asks for Qatari help in Maaloula nuns affair by Fady Noun The head of Lebanese security also wants information about the two Orthodox bishops abducted last April. Questions are addressed to Al-Jazeera with regards to the source behind the video released days ago showing the sisters "detained" by Islamist insurgents. Greek-Orthodox Patriarch Youhanna calls for prayers and actions to obtain the nuns' release. Lebanese Minister criticises international community for not doing enough to deal with this abduction.
12/09/2013EGYPT The confrontation between the military and the Muslim Brotherhood blocking Egyptian reconciliation The military responded to the chaos caused by the Muslim Brotherhood with mass arrests and a crackdown on its schools. Young secular protesters are arrested under new anti-demonstration legislation. For Mohammed Osman, an official with an Egyptian political party, national reconciliation is still far away. Army and Islamists aim to boycott each other.
12/09/2013IRAQ Patriarch Sako: The flame of hope lights up Christmas for Iraqi Christians by Mar Louis Raphael I Sako In his message to the faithful during Advent, His Beatitude calls for "courage" and "perseverance", following the example of Abraham. He urges the faithful to keep the faith alive, even amid "suffering, anxiety and the considerable challenges." He also calls on "fellow" Muslims to join and be part of a true "peace project" for the country.
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